PLEASE READ, RECOMMEND AND SHARE WIDELY!!!!!!!! In light of the recent developments in India-Israel relations, especially PM Modis meet with PM Netanyahu, it is important that everyone read and share this brilliant piece that elaborates on Indias relations with Israel from pre-independence till the year 1992. Part-II of this piece will be shared later. QUOTE: India’s post-independence political opportunism and diplomatic animus toward Israel did not stem from any religious or cultural pre-disposition. It was an over-conscientious expression of realpolitik — the act of what was then a fledgling, third world country confronted by some very powerful, well established, and hostile adversaries. While the INC catered to the country’s large Muslim population, its post-1947 opposition to Zionism was not entirely a result of domestic appeasement. Defending itself from the acute, foreign existential threats was the priority, and not pacifying a “vote bank”. Soviet propaganda, and the Soviets’ self-proclaimed front runner status in the opposition to what it preached was Western “Imperialism” also played an important part in enticing India into Moscow’s pro-Arab stable. Also, India’s policies were always in stark contrast to the sentiments of the overwhelming Hindu majority.
Posted on: Sat, 04 Oct 2014 09:37:42 +0000